Life Talks with Lauren

I used to believe I was an “expert” in weight loss because I knew how to lose weight successfully. And even though I was unqualified, I offered advice left and right, even when it wasn’t asked for.    Nutrition, weight loss, exercise, and health are all very individualized and nuanced topics. There is no one-size-fits-all solution. If someone offers you a “quick fix” or magic pill solution, that’s...

I had a moment in the shower yesterday (a place where some people do their best thinking), and I came to a halting realization...I still allow my body image to hold me back from living life fully.    Which is ironic and borderline hypocritical, because I’m always encouraging my listeners and audience to live life to the fullest--regardless of how they feel about their appearance.    And even thoug...

Body image struggles often stem from our family of origin.   For many of us, our mothers or grandmothers played a big part in what we learned about the size of our bodies and how it relates to our worthiness.    I can totally empathize with wanting your kids to grow up learning healthy habits. So how can you teach them to care for their beautiful bodies, without developing an unhealthy relationshi...

At what point does dieting become harmful?    This is a really important question to explore, especially if you’ve engaged in dieting behaviors in the past and struggled to stay consistent.    Why is it so hard to stick to a diet? That’s also a question we’ll explore in this episode.    Short answer-if dieting interferes with the quality of your life, it may not be the best option for you. What ca...

Whether you’re working towards a weight loss goal, health improvement, or something else..do you ever take the time to consider why you desire the change, and what you’ll get out of it?    Feeling uncomfortable in your body may serve as short-term motivation for wanting to make changes. So say you put on an outfit in the morning, look in the mirror, and you’re just like…”ugh, I need to lose weight...

Do you ever feel like your body can sometimes dictate the kind of day you have? Like on the days where your clothes are fitting perfectly, you’re suddenly more confident and at ease with yourself? And then on days where you feel more out of touch, and your body feels more foreign...you feel more agitated and less confident? In this week’s episode, we’re talking about how you can learn to love your...

This week’s episode walks you through my 5 year journey through body acceptance. Click here for the blog version. Here’s what I cover:    What led me to believe my body wasn’t worthy in the first place  Where my journey actually began & what prompted it  The steps I took to heal not only my body image, but also my relationship to food  The highlights and turning point of my journey (hint: what bod...

Hello hello! I’m finally back with a brand new episode of the podcast. I took a bit of a hiatus to focus on our move from Las Vegas to Japan. But not to worry...weekly episodes are starting back up again soon!    In the episode I talk about where the All or Something brand is headed, and the mission of this podcast. I’m making some changes in hopes that you can really get something out of each & e...

This year has impacted not just our physical health, but our mental health as well. And while self-care used to feel like a luxury, it’s now moving into the realm of necessity.    Self-care can seem like an abstract tool for some, especially because it’s just another trending topic. But the practice of self-care (and the benefits) differ from person to person, which is what we explore in this epis...

This week I’m excited to bring you our very first guest interview! I know I’ve been saying that I was going to start bringing guests on...and I meant it. It just took me a while!    Elsie B. is a relationship coach and podcast host who experienced a major wakeup call earlier this year when she discovered that her husband cheated on her. She found out right as we went into quarantine, which gave he...

Buckle up, cuz this episode is JUICY. I start out by sharing the story of when we were first dating...and I asked him if he was less attracted to me because I'd gained weight. He said "yes"...and things spiraled out of control from there. How did we get through it?? Listen to the episode to find out!  In the episode we walk you through the journey of wrestling through the challenges of body image...

In celebration of the 100th episode of this podcast, I’m sharing all about how podcasting has changed my life! I stumbled into podcasts about 5 years ago, and they literally changed my life. I had the goal to give back by starting my own for the longest time, but I put it off. In the episode I share the details on why I procrastinated, plus the revelation I had that pushed me to finally get starte...

It’s one thing to gain weight...but then what happens when your clothes don’t fit anymore?? Do you start a strict diet or cleanse in an attempt to fit back into them ASAP? Do you buy some new clothes, and keep the old ones “just in case”?    Obviously there’s no wrong answer to this somewhat complex occurrence. But in this episode I’ll provide some of my most useful suggestions.    Here are some o...

Now more than ever, it’s important that we learn to think critically and decide where we stand on major issues. But doing so can be really difficult, and in this episode I’ll walk you through the complexities I’ve faced while deciding what I believe and value most.    This is a juicy, raw episode so I highly recommend listening when you’re in somewhat of a good headspace. Here are some of the thin...

I’m writing a book! It’s about the All or Something Living concept. I’m sharing the turning points in my life that led me to becoming a perfectionist (I’m sure you’ll be able to relate to some of my story), plus how the All or Something Lifestyle has helped me overcome striving for perfection in exchange for a more real, authentic life.    In this episode I’ll read the first chapter to you. Here a...

Just when I thought this year couldn’t get any crazier or more unpredictable...my fiancé Jason and I ended up getting COVID-19 at the exact same time.    I was someone who was skeptical about things all throughout the year. I questioned whether or not the virus was something we should be concerned about...or if masks are effective...and so on. One thing I have done is kept an open mind, and held s...

Raise your hand if you’re a perfectionist, or recovering perfectionist. *Raising my hand*. At this point I consider myself a recovering perfectionist, because it’s a conscious decision I have to make every single day.  In this episode I’ll talk about where my chase for perfection began, and where it led me.    In the episode I also share where our perfectionist tendencies usually stem from (can yo...

Do you sometimes feel unworthy or incapable of getting what you truly desire out of life? There are times when I still struggle with feeling “good enough”...which is why it’s so vital that I have practices in place that keep me focused on my big vision.    Learning to match your energy to the vibration you want to attract is key to building the future you’ve always dreamed of. When you put out pos...

Your habits create your reality. Everything that you do each day...no matter how seemingly small & insignificant...adds up over time. So while you may not think that meditating for 5 minutes a day, or drinking wine daily, exercising for 30 minutes, etc. makes a huge difference...it can actually make or break your ability to achieve your goals & desires.    That’s why I feel that habit building is...

I believe you’re here for a reason. Not just here...listening to my podcast and hearing the message that I’m sharing (although that is an important part of your journey). I believe you have a gift to offer the world.    I also believe that when women step into their power and own their gifts, it’s truly magical. I haven’t always considered myself a “girl’s girl”, but once I was able to heal those...

Entrepreneurship, and especially being an online business owner can get really lonely sometimes. There are so many challenges you face alone, and it may feel like you’re the only one going through it.    When I started my online coaching business, I had no idea what I was doing. I just knew I had a dream, and a vision, and I was ready to take action. In my mind...I would build a business, and sale...

Here are a few things I know about you...I know that you’re ambitious, somewhat of a perfectionist (hopefully a recovering perfectionist), you like structure and you love quality.   But sometimes you overthink, or overanalyze...and it prevents you from taking the action it requires to get closer to living your ideal life, and becoming who you’ve always wanted to be.    The honest truth is...life e...

Do you ever believe that if you had everything you desire right now, you’d suddenly be happy? What you may not realize is that choosing to feel happy and abundant is available to you, even if your bank account isn’t where you’d like it to be.    When I think of abundance, I imagine myself cozied up in a warm blanket and feeling supported. Your interpretation of abundance may be different from mine...

Starting a business requires courage and grit. It’s one of the most effective forms of personal & professional development I’ve ever experienced.    Some days you feel on top of the world, and other days you’re left wondering why the hell you decided this was right for you.    For the hard days, it’s important to hold some key beliefs close in order to keep you moving forward. By the end of this e...

Have you ever snapped at someone and immediately regretted it? When my bonus son moved in with us full time over 5 years ago, I found myself snapping at him a lot. I was often caught off guard by his presence or his requests (especially because I wasn’t used to having children around), and it caused me to react with irritation.    I didn’t like my rude, snippy reactions but sometimes I felt like t...